Microsoft CRM and PI

[Former Member]

Hi folks,

Well this thread is just to have your insights and view on how i can interface Microsoft CRM with PI.

what are the possible approaches and options i can choose from?

Thanks,

Hank

[MichalKrawczyk · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I'd say the easiest way would be via web services

http://blogs.msdn.com/dynamicscrmonline/archive/2008/03/03/primer-on-crm-web-services-part-1-the-bas...

there are many guides on how to use WS with MS CRM

so just have a look at them

Regards,

Michal Krawczyk

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks Michal, definitely agree that WS is the easiest way

Other inputs are welcome as well,

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I agree - as MS CRM is SOA based and uses it's Integration-Framework - best way to integrate with PI would be usage of webservices. These are offered on PI and MS CRM side - so integration development would be much easier than finding a way through proxies or custom build adapters.

Only alternative I can think of is JDBC connection to the SQL DB, but this wouldn't be the smartest way and even may not provide all functionality.

Regards,

Kai

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Kai,

u mentioned in the thread: than finding a way through proxies or custom build adapters.

Do you think we can use proxies for communication out of MS CRM?

thanks,

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

I'm not really sure but heared of such a thing from a MS consultant. But never seen it myself ;o)

But hey - impossible is nothing!

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

TruE!!

Thanks guys

[prateek · Accepted solution]

Do you think we can use proxies for communication out of MS CRM?

Java proxies could do wonders.

But better to stay clean and simple.

Regards,

Prateek